Pet Fountain Reviews

The Petmate Fresh Flow Pet Fountain comes in three sizes medium, large and jumbo and comes in 3 colors too, white, bleached linen, and black. Each pet fountain comes with a replaceable charcoal filter to help reduce odors and eliminate bad taste, filters last on average for 30 days if you have multiple pets or pets that drag food or debris over into the water dish it could be less than 30 days.

Petmate Fresh Flow Fountain is easier to clean according to those owners that previously owned a Drinkwell, but still has a few hard places to get into. Some say the pump is too loud and others think its fine, any electric pump is going to make some noise, and a few folks are more sensitive to noise than others. The Petmate Fountain is dishwasher safe for convenience.

Tip #1 – you must make sure of is that the water reservoir is secured in the right spot or it will leak.

Tip #2 – make sure to keep the water level up if it gets too low you will eventually wear out your pump and need to replace it. The good news is Petmate sells replacement pumps.

How much water does each Petmate model hold:

The medium model holds 50 ounces

The large model holds 108 ounces

The jumbo model holds 216 ounces

Petmate Fountain to Avoid

Many folks like the fact the Petmate Infinity Elite uses ultraviolet light to keep harmful bacteria from their cat’s water, however according to Amazon owners that rated this pet water fountain they do not like the product itself in fact it was rated with 1½ stars.

While it doesn’t have the number of reviews other pet fountains have, they are all negative; it would be hard to imagine that all of them received a bad apple.

Most owners of this product complained it breaks within a short time. Perhaps it’s best to wait until Petmate works some kinks out with the Infinity model and try the Petmate Fresh Flow fountain if you have your heart set on the Petmate brand.

 

Petmate Fresh Flow Replacement Filters

Replacement filters for the Petmate Fresh Flow Fountain are fairly inexpensive a three pack is generally less than $6.00 however according to users Petmate recently changed their filters and the quality has gone down. According to the package these filters last 60 to 90 days, remember your filter may last less time depending on your pets drinking and hygiene habits. The filters fit in all 3 sizes of the Fresh Flow Fountain.

Petmate Fresh Flow Replacement Pump

If you really love your Petmate water fountain and the pump goes out you have two choices you can replace the unit at an average cost of $35.00 bucks or you can get a replacement pump which at time of this post is $13.00 bucks. Note: the pump doesn’t have the adjustable valve like the original pump did; so you won’t be able to control the water flow.

Cold weather can be tough on outdoor pets especially when the snow or rains starts falling and the temperature starts to drop rapidly. Here are a few tips to help keep your pets more comfortable if you are unable to bring them inside.

Older pets are more susceptible to weather they may have aching joints and the cold weather will aggravate the problem. Be sure to provide some sort of shelter like a dog house or a shed if you are unable to bring your pet indoors. The dog house should have a flap over the door to help insulate it and keep the cold air out.

Don’t forget about your outdoor cats, they need shelter from the cold as well. While it can be more difficult to provide shelter for outdoor cats because of their nature, they can be trained. No really!

If you have indoor pets they may have need of some winter clothing if they have to go outside when nature calls. They make adorable yet functional sweaters, raincoats and even boots.

If you don’t have boots for your pet wipe off their paws when they come in from the outside if it has snowed this will help keep the salt off their tootsies which can chap the pads of their feet.

 November is national Adopt-a-Senior Pet Month so if you are looking to adopt a pet from a shelter this month take another look at an older dog or cat instead of a younger pet. Around Christmas time many folks often get puppies or kitties as Christmas gifts for their children however this isn’t necessarily the best time.

Usually families are extremely busy around the holidays and training a new pet can be a frustrating experience. Instead consider the possibility of adopting an older pet. While they may need to learn the ropes and in’s and out’s of your particular household the hard work has been done.

There are many benefits to adopting senior pets, including:

They have calmer temperaments and better manners. But don’t let their calm side fool you: Senior pets are still very active, but they are less likely to have that puppy energy that challenges even the most patient owners. Seniors often enjoy just lounging with their family or going for short, quiet walks.

Senior pets are easier to train and maintain their focus. Younger dogs especially have short attention spans, while older dogs learn quickly and are eager to please.

Older pets settle into your household a lot easier. Dogs are often already house-trained and will know how to ask to be let outside, and cats will know how to use their litter boxes. Older pets also are past the chewing and scratching stages and are content to find a soft place to nap.

You’ll have more time for yourself and to enjoy your pet, instead of cleaning up after them, attending to frequent bathroom breaks, teaching them manners, and all the other stuff that’s necessary when you have a youngster.

What you see is what you get. You know how big your dog or cat is going to be, his or her temperament and personality, and their activity level.

Senior pets have a lot of love left to give and form bonds easily.

Senior pets usually need less exercise and have less energy than their younger counterparts.

No matter the age, pets provide us with love and companionship and improve mental and physical health. In addition to the benefits of the heart, independent studies have shown that owning a pet can lower blood pressure, reduce stress levels and depression, increase physical activity and lengthen your lifespan.

While you may feel that you will get less time with an older pet put that thought out of your head, pets are considered seniors generally around the age of 6 – 7  that’s many years left to enjoy. Naturally if you find a dog or cat that are in their last years look at it from the pets side you are giving them a loving home for the remainder of their lives and it could be the best years they’ve known.

So adopt a pet from a shelter and try to find a senior dog or cat first if at all possible they have just as much love to give as a wee one.

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With the high cost of veterinary bills these days having pet insurance is smart, if you are planning to purchase pet insurance compare the price and the policy before you buy. Most pet insurance companies give you free quotes on coverage use these comparisons to figure out which pet policy would be the best for your pet and your family. If possible compare 3 to 5 pet insurance companies before you make a decision.

If you’ve never had a pet emergency then you probably aren’t sure how expensive veterinary bills really are these days. It’s one thing to know that you have to get your cat or dog shots annually, or spay or neuter your pet but it’s another thing if all of a sudden your pet gets hit by a car, or gets ill.

You may have to take money out of your savings account or put the bill on your charge card to pay for the emergency. Having pet insurance would take the sting out a high veterinarian bill and help reduce your out of pocket expenses.

Cheap pet insurance is not always the best option in turn the most expensive policy may not cover everything you need either. As each pet insurance policy is different check and see if your plan will cover the basics

Routine checkups
Illnesses
Vaccinations
Spay or neuter
Prescription drugs
or if your pet gets lost will they cover your pet

Another option would be to check if the pet insurance policy covers travel, if your pet travels with you will the policy pay if something happens to your pet while on vacation.

The older your pet is a higher premium you will charged, you may need to decide if it’s worth the benefits that the plan covers they may be minimal. So when you get a young cat or dog its best to ensure them right away.

You may also want to check if you can customize your plan, as some may come with coverage you may don’t need.  I will use the example above if you never take your pets with you on vacation then perhaps you can get a discounted rate if it’s covered in your insurance.

You should also taking consideration the hereditary and breed of your animal as some pet insurance policies may exclude hereditary conditions for example poodles have a tendency to go blind in their old age. Also check the pet insurance policy for pre-existing conditions coverage just like in people insurance your pet insurance may not cover a pre-existing condition. Perhaps your sweet little pet has asthma and one company won’t pay but another pet insurer company will, that is the importance of comparing pet insurance companies.

I know this seems stressful but think of the money you can save in the future, vet bills nowadays can go into the thousands of dollars…you’ll put yourself in a financial bind if you’re caught unawares. Pet insurance is important since it may help pay bills if your cat or dog gets sick, has an accident or covers routine preventive care.

Don’t forget that when you’re comparing pet insurance to look at the deductible’s, coverage limits, and co-pays while one insurance may be a few dollars more a month it may have no co-pay and a lower deductible which saves money.  Another consideration for pet insurance claims is whether they pay per incident or annually. Like with regular insurance your deductible may only be $200 but it’s $200 each time you take your animal to the vet, not per year.

While no one wants to believe their pet may get sick or injured it is a good idea to check into pet insurance for peace of mind.

Many owners feel that using ceramic bowls prevent cats from getting chin acne because they have an allergic reaction to plastic, while I’ve never had that issue if you have then consider getting the Pioneer Pet Fountain in ceramic or stainless steel  they have less nooks and crannies than the Drinkwell Pet Fountain which makes them easier to clean and can be placed in the dishwasher. One drawback to the ceramic obviously is it is breakable you will want to be careful when picking it up and putting down on the floor.

Since it’s ceramic it will be heavier – your cats or dogs cannot knock it over, or possibly budge it. The pioneer comes in a sleek raindrop design that you may find more attractive than plastic fountains and will look fantastic in any kitchen.

The Pioneer Pet 6022 Ceramic Drinking Fountain holds 60 oz of water and comes in a stylish black finish, with replaceable charcoal Pioneer Pet fountain filters that are reasonably priced so your pets always have fresh filtered water.

If you like the idea of not using plastic but are leery of ceramic and the possibility of it breaking consider the Pioneer Pet Raindrop Stainless Steel pet drinking fountain it is made of top notch stainless steel so you can have the peace of mind knowing it won’t break and it too will look stunning in your kitchen. The added plus of the stainless steel is you can have your older children take responsibility of keeping the bowl clean without worrying it they will break it.

Cons because of its unique design I feel there is less space for your cat or small dog to drink from as opposed to other fountains with larger bowl features, however this is just my opinion. If you feel the same way you’ll be happy to know that the same company makes the Pioneer Pet Ceramic Big Max Pet Water Fountain. It has the same beautiful design but with the full bowl that holds 128 oz of fresh drinking water. The open design might be easier for multiple pets to drink from plus it you can get the stainless steel model as well. All of these pioneer products use the same charcoal filter which it makes a convenient if you decide to get a Big Max and or the raindrop style.

The majority of the folks that have purchased this product have been extremely happy with the purchase.

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Pioneer Pet Raindrop Fountain Pump Maintenance 101

 

 We will help you step by step to clean up the pump and make sure continuous water coming out from the fountain, and Pioneer Pet will help you to resolve any issue about your pump for our raindrop fountains.